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The Meadows
37 Spenser Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5QP — Nursing Home
- 10 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01843 832628Care home's own number
- Optima Care LimitedOperator
- 11th March 2025Registered since
- Optima Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Meadows
The Meadows is a Nursing Home in Herne Bay, Kent, offering Nursing, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
The Meadows was registered with the Care Quality Commission in March 2025. It is run by Optima Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02768075). Optima Care Limited runs 5 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Meadows been given by the regulator?
The Meadows does not have a published Care Quality Commission rating at present. Newly registered homes and those awaiting re-inspection often sit in this state.
What types of care does The Meadows provide?
The Meadows provides Nursing, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does The Meadows have?
The Meadows is registered for 10 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Meadows?
The Meadows is run by Optima Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02768075). The provider runs 5 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Meadows registered with CQC?
The Meadows has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since March 2025. Its provider, Optima Care Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Meadows care for?
CQC registers The Meadows to care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Meadows provide nursing care?
Yes. The Meadows is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers The Meadows?
The Meadows is in the Kent council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Meadows?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Herne Bay, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.